Senior Environmental Advisor

Pilbara Minerals • Full-time • Washington • 1m ago

About us

The world is going electric, and PLS is at the forefront of the charge.

Our collaborative, inclusive culture is a cornerstone of PLS. Humble, down-to-earth and genuinely invested in each other, we are one team united by a common purpose and driven to do great work together.

Being such a fast-moving company in clean energy transition means there is no shortage of challenge or opportunity. Whether it is taking on new projects, developing new skills or stepping into bigger roles, PLS is a place where careers move and where your potential has room to grow.

We're not a big corporate, and we don't want to be. At PLS you own your work, you're backed by people who care about doing a good job, and there's room to innovate and make things happen.

Positioned to be a major force for change, this is a great time to join us as we play a critical role in addressing the global energy crisis. If you want to be part of an organisation that is all about great people shaping the next era of battery minerals, we would love to hear from you.

The future is lithium, make it yours.

What PLS offers

Annual or quarterly short-term incentive bonus recognising individual and business performance
PLS employee share scheme
Access to newly refurbished facilities at Pilgangoora, including gym, tennis, pickleball and volleyball courts, sports oval and scenic walking tracks
18 weeks parental leave for primary carers and 4 weeks for secondary carers
Health and wellbeing allowance
Novated leasing through salary sacrifice
Paid community leave
Monthly employee recognition awards
Access to PLS’ KidsCo School Holiday Program
Access to our Employee Assistance Program and Company Chaplains

The opportunity

Reporting to the Environmental Superintendent, the Senior Environmental Advisor will ensure compliance with company environmental policies and procedures, relevant regulations and all environmental commitments. Actively support and participate in environmental initiatives and promote environmental responsibility across the site and to contractor personnel.

Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements to enable the Company to meet its legislative and regulatory requirements.
Collate data and report on environmental impact.
Provide guidance and advise in regarding environmental and risk requirements.

Key responsibilities

Prepare environmental approval and reporting documentation as per regulatory requirements

This may include:

Interpretation of consultant reports
Defining environmental impacts
Preparing appropriate environmental impact assessment documentation
Preparing appropriate environmental reports
Reviewing, collecting and managing relevant environmental data
Preparing environmental management plans
Detailing environmental management commitments and conditions
Prepare for, conduct and document meetings with government and other external parties. Ensure that the appropriate level of community consultation is conducted.
Liaise with project teams, operations, planning and other support departments in designing projects and defining the environmental impacts and management strategies.
Preparing Environmental reports including AER’s, MRF, NPI, NGERS.

Operations Support

Facilitate the ongoing development of environmental management systems to ensure a resource for compliance with all approval conditions and commitments
Support ongoing rehabilitation and monitoring
Contribute to development and project studies
Support the onsite initiates for Indigenous engagement or projects
Coordinate Weed and Feral Animal Management programs
Coordinate the onsite native vegetation clearing process
Provide education and knowledge to all associated departments
Coordinate inspection, compliance monitoring and field audit schedules

Surveys

Coordinating and managing external technical specialist consultants and heritage surveys.
Preparing scope of works, selecting consultants and accompanying consultants on field work.
Assisting in field work as required.
Support the onsite initiates for Indigenous engagement and the potential for involvement in environmental activities

Team

Promote and work collaboratively across the areas of the mine infrastructure and leave to illicit compliance with managing environmental risk and proactively driving a culture of respect for the environment and native heritage are the mine is permitted to operate in.
Educate and recommend relevant training to be implemented in support of environmental monitoring or compliance.
Engage as required in negotiations and discussions supporting the site operations team or corporate team to achieve access and approval requirements.
Manage Junior staff and provide mentoring

About you

A degree or diploma in Environmental Science
WA C class drivers licence
Excellent Microsoft Office skills
A friendly and proactive attitude
4-5 years previous experience on an operational mine
Through understanding of regulatory requirements

Supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce

PLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that values, respects and supports diversity and inclusion. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our business and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our communities and the future we’re building. We foster an environment where everyone feels safe, included and able to contribute their best. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, equitable and accessible for all.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all ages, and people of all genders and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA+).

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application process or inform our Careers team if you are contacted for an interview.

Our recruitment process

As part of our recruitment process, a number of checks will be conducted, including police / criminal background checks, medical assessments, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence, right to work checks and reference checks.

We respectfully request agencies not to submit unsolicited resumes.

Acknowledgement of Country

PLS respectfully acknowledges the Nyamal and Kariyarra People of the Pilbara, and the Whadjuk Noongar People of the Perth region who are the traditional owners and first people of these lands. We would like to pay respect to the Elders past, and present and emerging for they hold the memories, the traditions, the culture and hopes of the Nyamal, Kariyarra and Whadjuk Noongar Peoples.

If you are interested in learning more about PLS or registering for future opportunities, please visit our website www.pls.com.

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